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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.54, 21,154.57 and 8,616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.54, 21,154.57 and 8,616.30 is: 11,890.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.54 : 21,154.57 = 8,616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.54/21,154.57 = 8,616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.54x = 21,154.57 × 8,616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.54x = 182,274,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,274,080.12/15,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.38

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